fuzzes (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fuzz (up)
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct picture postcards never show those not-infrequent days when the coastal scenery is fuzzed up by fog

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  1. obscures
  2. blurs
  3. darkens
Verb
  • Combining them into one utilization figure obscures how people are being supported.
    — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Using an acronym meant for minor zoning squabbles against resistance to a massive, 80 mph express train slicing through dense residential blocks is an arrogant posture that completely obscures the true nature of this unconscionable project.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of obscures
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  • Wear it alone or over makeup as the mineral powder blurs imperfections and soothes the skin with a skin-loving formula.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, the sheer tint subtly blurs redness and discoloration without looking heavy or masking your skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of blurs
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  • Again, some are pretty obvious—wide-angle broadens the lens's view, Vignette darkens the edges, and Soft Focus captures glowing, ethereal pictures.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But look past insurance acceptance and ask whether more people are actually getting – and staying on – treatment, and the picture darkens.
    — Yashaswini Singh, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of darkens
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“Fuzzes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzes%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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